Skinnygirl Kosher Sugar Free Strawberry 10oz

Great taste. Not too sweet and good strawberry taste, and the price it right. So often it seems these sugar-free concoctions that big companies come up with all seem to have a big pricetag too. Nice to see a small company that knows how to make something inexpensive and still manage to taste good. I didn't care for the texture at first but I got over that after tasting it.

You know what, I like the flavor of this product but I don't like people selling it who lied to me, this is supposed to sugar free. But when you look at the label there is maltodextrose which has a higher Glycemic score than table sugar. It raises your blood sugar rapidly and higher than regular sugar. maltodextrose is a sugar, so the label is an outright lie. Polydextrose adds very little sugar wise, but maltodextrin is another story altogether. Don't advertise sugar free when sugar has been added, It says it's a trivial amount, But what is trivial about lying to people and saying it's SUGAR FREE when it clearly isn't? I am so disappointed. I took them at their word and bought this, then I came back later and out of curiosity I checked the label information. I am so tired of people lying and deceiving to sell their products. I am just sick at heart over this. When you say sugar free, there needs to be 0 sugar of ANY kind in your product. If there's ANY KIND of sugar in it, then it's not sugar fee. Simple isn't it? Google search: Maltodextrin has a high glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL). The GI is typically around 95, which is considered high, and the GL is around 94. This means that maltodextrin can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Elaboration: Glycemic Index (GI): The GI measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels compared to a reference food, usually glucose (GI of 100). A GI of 95 for maltodextrin indicates that it causes a rapid and significant increase in blood sugar. Glycemic Load (GL): The GL considers both the GI of a food and the amount of carbohydrate it contains. With a GL of 94, maltodextrin also contributes significantly to blood sugar spikes, especially when consumed in larger quantities. Impact on Blood Sugar: The high GI and GL of maltodextrin can lead to blood sugar spikes, which can be problematic for individuals with diabetes or insulin resistance. Considerations for Diabetics: Individuals with diabetes or those managing their blood sugar levels should be cautious when consuming maltodextrin and other foods with high GIs and GLs. Other Factors: The specific GI and GL of maltodextrin can vary depending on the source and processing methods, but generally, it remains in the high range. Polydextrose: has a very low glycemic index (GI), typically in the range of 4 to 7. This means it has a minimal impact on blood sugar levels compared to foods with higher GI values, such as glucose (GI 100). Polydextrose is a non-digestible fiber that is partially fermented in the colon. Here's a more detailed explanation: Low GI: Polydextrose's GI is significantly lower than that of glucose or sucrose. This makes it a suitable ingredient for individuals who need to manage their blood sugar levels, such as those with diabetes or who are following a keto diet. Partial Digestion: Polydextrose is not readily digested and absorbed in the small intestine like regular sugars. Instead, it travels to the large intestine where it is fermented by gut bacteria. Benefits for Gut Health: As a fermentable fiber, polydextrose supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and helps to regulate bowel function. Low-Calorie: Polydextrose has a low caloric density, providing around 1 kcal per gram. Other Uses: Polydextrose can be used in food products as a bulking agent, to replace sugar, or to reduce fat content. This product gets a big fat 1 star from me. I would give it negative stars if I could. It would have been much better if I hadn't been lied to. I will not buy this product again. And I really liked it until I found out that the manufacturer decided they had to lie to sell the product. It reminds of the LMNT deception thing, they had maltodextrose in their product too. No thank you.

Update: Ok, so I recently brought my carbs waaaaaaay down, and incorporated longer stretches of intermittent fasting. I saw someone in a food group mention that they use a Mission Zero tortilla, smear some butter on it, lightly toast it, then smear a pat of cream cheese and sugar free jam on it. Then fold it or roll it up. Since I happened to have all of these things, I decided to give it a try. The only sugar free jam I had were these preserves. My second jar that I never got to! Well.. WOW, yum, yum yum. I think because I have been very low carb, everything tastes sweeter to me. This tastes SO much better than it did 6 months ago (or perhaps the second jar is better?). Anyway, I will be making this "sweet" treat often as it is super easy, and the ingredients are all something I have on hand. (I never did make my own jam as per further into old review). Now that I have a reason to love it, and I am currently buying some more, I am upping my rating to 4 stars from 3. ---------------------------------------------------- I bought this on a whim. Mostly because it had been $5 and then price dropped down to $2 and change. I bought to jars. I figured it couldnt be that bad. Taste is.. fine. It has a very light strawberry flavor. Barely there. Considering all the other stuff in it, I am surprised that the flavor wasn't boosted artificially. Otherwise has mouthfeel of preservatives/jelly. I find I use more to get more flavor. It gets lost paired with other flavors (like peanut butter or butter, or on yogurt). It is so very light just on its own. So my 3 star rating is based on taste. I think it is "OK", so 3 stars. Also I dont rate on price (we can all see price, we all have different budgets, preferences, needs, and prices fluctuate). The remainder of my comments is just thoughts, and dont impact my rating. --The ingredient list is meh. Had I looked at it closer, I might have passed on this. --It is better than some low sugar, no sugar options out there. --I think if I really want a lower calorie preserve/jelly/jam I may make my own. I am not a DIY person, but cooking down some strawberries and adding some pectin will give me a low cal strawberry product with nutrients still intact. No red dye needed. If i need it sweet, then I can add whatever amount of sugar or non-sugar sweetener I want. Maybe make a batch a week. Super quick. --considering that there are maybe 46 calories in a cup of strawberries, which is 16 tablespoons, that would be less than 3 calories per tablespoon. The amount of pectin needed for a batch is minimal. So any cals are basically non existent. Yeh, so I think I know what I will be doing. Oddly, I would consider trying other flavors just out of curiosity. Maybe something else has a stronger flavor that makes it worth it.

Love Skinny Girl preserves. This one is good and diet friendly. I have had other brands I like better but prefer this consistency.

The lowest carb per serving of preserves you will find that tastes good!. Pair it with a keto bread and you have a low carb snack.